Vintages New Release Collection – August 30, 2025

95 jamessuckling.com

94 International Wine Challenge

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MONTES ALPHA SPECIAL CUVÉE CARMENÈRE 2022 DO Valle de Colchagua, Chile A very ripe, delicious carmenere that shows lots of paprika, blackberries, tobacco ashes, tapenade, subtle dark chocolate and graphite. Super silky and opulent on the palate with melted tannins that extend to a lengthy finish. Lots of pleasure here. Hedonistic but never over the top. Carmenere with 5% merlot and 5% cabernet franc. All from Marchigue. Drink or hold. Score: 95 (Zekun Shuai, jamessuckling.com, Feb. 12, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 42098 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2 Featured as our Wine of the Month New at Vintages

LAKEVIEW SPARKLING BRUT 2020 6 VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, traditional method Classic apple and pear on the nose with hints of stem ginger and redcurrants. Well balanced with gentle mousse. Score: 94 (International Wine Challenge, 2025) Medium-bodied & Flavourful 46774 (D) 750 ml $34.95 2 New at Vintages

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